Campaign 250

Under contract with researchers from both UCLA* and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago, Campaign 250 will conduct Whole-Exome genetic testing on up to 250,000 patients who have received a positive FM/a® fibromyalgia diagnosis. Once an individual receives a positive FM/a® Test result, they will be invited to take part in the study.

We will perform a Whole-Exome analysis of FM/a® Test positive individuals who will sign a Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved consent and provide a related blood specimen of under one-half ounce. A registration fee of $45 will apply. Whole-Exome sequencing looks at the DNA sequence of every exon in an individual’s genes. This type of sequencing allows scientists to compare the DNA of a person who has fibromyalgia-related medical issues to the DNA of healthy individuals. This process can identify mutations that may lead to a specific medical condition—uncovering the genetic basis of medical disorders—such as fibromyalgia.

* UCLA has been contracted to sequence the exomes of research subjects

Many people with fibromyalgia have expressed concern that they may be more susceptible to a Corona virus/Covid-19 infection. We at EpicGenetics are working to determine whether or not that is true. We have begun polling those who have had their diagnosis of fibromyalgia confirmed via the FM/a® Test as to whether they have been diagnosed with a Covid-19 infection and/or they have the symptoms of such an infection, including fevers, coughing, tiredness and respiratory distress.

It is true that patients with fibromyalgia have some indications of immune system deficiencies, per our peer-reviewed and published research. Therefore, we ask anyone with a positive FM/a® Test score to 1) take precautions and isolate themselves, per the WHO and CDC guidelines, and 2) notify us at EpicGenetics if they develop and/or are diagnosed with a Covid-19 infection. That information will help us determine any potential increased risks for fibromyalgia patients regarding the Covid-19 virus.

Please protect yourself, your families and your friends. This is a very serious medical pandemic. Be assured that we at EpicGenetics want to help and are working hard to do so any way that we can.